The disciples of Jesus seemed to constantly argue about who would be the greatest. This pride and selfish ambition became a spiritual blindness and a stumbling block. As a result, they weren’t able to love one another but instead were pushy and into self-promotion. Jesus tries to correct this and point His followers to a life of self-sacrifice!
In this passage, we learn at least six things about Jesus Christ, who is God.
If you’re a born again Christian, do you have a desire for discipleship? If so, then Jesus commands you to deny self and take up your cross, so that it will be possible for you to follow Him. In contrast, Satan deceives many people in this world – even well-intending Christians – into the love of self. Christian, which group do you identify with? Denying self, or loving self?
In learning how to serve God, ministry is caught more than taught. As a disciple sees and experiences the ministry, later on, God willing, the disciple will mimic the ministry.
Demon-possession is a reality, as we learn in God’s Word. But, can a born again Christian get demon-possessed, as some may teach? This Bible story may also help Christians to identify with how Jesus rescues us from Satan’s grip, and sets us free to worship and to serve God with our lives. Listen in to learn more.